Does the audio in your eLearning presentations sound too
hot, too cold, or just right? Does your audio have background hiss or other
unwanted sounds no matter how quiet your recording environment? Does your
narration have noticeably loud “P” (plosive) or “S” (sibilance) sounds? These
factors can distract your learner from the message you wish to present, and a
distracted learner learns less.

In this BYOD session, you will learn how you can use audio
editing software to automatically set the volume to optimal levels for
eLearning narration. You will learn how to alter audio you record (or audio
that others record) to remove many sources of background noise. You will also
learn editing strategies to minimize strong syllable sounds such as “S” and “P,”
especially when re-recording is not a feasible option.

Techniques to minimize or eliminate background
noise in your recording

How to set your audio volume to optimum levels
for eLearning using a simple one-step technique

How to minimize strong consonant sounds such as
P, S, F, CH, and SH in recorded narration

Audience:

Intermediate developers and managers.

Technology discussed
in this session:

Audacity, with some references to Adobe Audition.

Participant
technology requirements:

Preload Audacity onto your MacOS or Windows notebook
computer before the session. Headphones compatible with your computer are
highly advised. Audio samples will be provided for download via Wi-Fi or USB
drive, so a microphone is not required.

Kevin Lange

Senior Instructional Designer

Expedia

Kevin Lange is a senior instructional designer with Expedia. Since 2005, Kevin has worked as a facilitator, instructional designer, project/program manager, and learning strategist within academic and corporate learning environments, including Fortune 100 and Global 500 companies such as American Express and Sony. Previously, he worked in the broadcast industry in various roles as an announcer, copywriter, production director, news director, and general manager. Kevin holds bachelor’s degrees in radio-television and speech communication from Southern Illinois University as well as an MBA from Indiana State University, and he is completing his MEd in educational technology with the University of Florida.